DB

Criteria

Main thread - Levels of Achievement

Content 70% (17.5 points)

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not present

Key Components – Main Thread

8.75 points

All key components of the Discussion Board Forum prompt are answered in the thread.

Clearly recognizes position of a Shaman in the culture described. Describes a plan which reflects cultural competency and the need to draw on the Shaman’s expertise as an accepted authority figure within the culture.

6 to 8 points

Most key components of the Discussion Board Forum prompt are answered in the thread.

Gives an indication of some knowledge of animism. The student has a plan that recognizes the Shaman’s position but does not reflect the level of cultural competence to bridge the differences between the 2 cultures.

1 to 5 points

Some key components of the Discussion Board Forum prompt are answered in the thread.

Poor understanding of animistic cultures and it needs more development.

The student’s plan reflects serious weaknesses in cultural competence in meeting the needs of the people and approaching the Shaman.

0 points

No key components of the Discussion Board Forum prompt are answered in the thread.

No understanding of the animistic culture. There is no plan.

Major

Point

Support – Main Thread

8.75 points

Major points are supported by all the following:

· Reading & Study materials;

· Pertinent, conceptual, or personal examples;

· Thoughtful analysis (considering assumptions, analyzing implications, and comparing/contrasting concepts);

· Use style consistent with AMA.

6 to 8 points

Major points are supported by most of the following:

· Reading & Study materials;

· Pertinent, conceptual, or personal examples;

· Thoughtful analysis (considering assumptions, analyzing implications, and comparing/contrasting concepts);

· Use style consistent with AMA.

1 to 5 points

Major points are supported by some of the following:

· Reading & Study materials;

· Pertinent, conceptual, or personal examples;

· Thoughtful analysis (considering assumptions, analyzing implications, and comparing/contrasting concepts);

· Use style consistent with AMA.

0 points

Major points are no supported.

Structure 30% (12.5 points)

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not present

Grammar/ Spelling

6.25 points

Proper spelling and grammar are used.

5 to 6 points

Between 1–2 spelling and grammar errors are present.

2 to 4 points

Between 3–4 spelling and grammar errors are present.

0 to 1 points

More than 4 spelling and grammar errors are present.

Word Count

6.25 points

The thread is at least 400 words.

5 to 6 points

The thread is 300–399 words.

2 to 4 points

The thread is 200–299 words.

0 to 1 points

The thread is less than 200 words.

Criteria

Replies - Levels of Achievement

Content 70% (11.5 points)

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not present

Key Components - Replies

5.75 points

Contribution made to discussion with each reply (2) expounding on the thread. The comments have the potential to enhance intercultural relationship.

4 to 5 points

Marginal contribution made to discussion with each reply (2) marginally expounding on the thread. Good comments were offered but need fuller development to measurably enhance relationships.

1 to 3 points

Minimal contribution (2 minimal or only 1 reply) made to discussion with each reply minimally expounding on the thread. The suggestions would do little to improve intercultural relationships.

0 points

No contribution made to discussion.

Major

Point

Support - Replies

5.75 points

Major points are supported by all the following:

· Reading & Study materials;

· Pertinent, conceptual, or personal examples;

· Thoughtful analysis (considering assumptions, analyzing implications, and comparing/contrasting concepts)

· Use style consistent with AMA.

4 to 5 points

Major points are supported by most of the following:

· Reading & Study materials;

· Pertinent, conceptual, or personal examples;

· Thoughtful analysis (considering assumptions, analyzing implications, and comparing/contrasting concepts)

· Use style consistent with AMA.

1 to 3 points

Major points are supported by some of the following:

· Reading & Study materials;

· Pertinent, conceptual, or personal examples;

· Thoughtful analysis (considering assumptions, analyzing implications, and comparing/contrasting concepts)

· Use style consistent with AMA.

0 points

Major points are no supported.

Structure 30% (8.5 points)

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not present

Grammar/ Spelling

4.25 points

Proper spelling and grammar are used.

3 to 4 points

Between 1–2 spelling and grammar errors are present.

1 to 2 points

Between 3–4 spelling and grammar errors are present

0 points

More than 4 spelling and grammar errors are present.

Word Count

4.25 points

Each reply is at least 250 words

3 to 4 points

Each reply is 200–249 words.

1 to 2 points

Each reply is 100–199 words.

0 points

Each reply is less than 99 words.